It isn’t every day that a successful entrepreneur trades the boardroom for the main stage, but Julian Tcherassi has never been one for the conventional path. As the innovator and creative vision behind the nationwide tea brand Magiktea, Julian has spent years nourishing bodies; now, he’s turning his attention to the soul. With nearly two decades of mastery across classical, flamenco, and rock guitar, his debut single, ‘Mission to Departure’, is less of a hobbyist’s whim and more of a cinematic manifesto.
The track, which received its atmospheric debut at LISTEN Festival 2025, serves as a sonic bridge between Julian’s diverse influences. You can hear the disciplined precision of classical fingerstyle weaving through the grit of rock solos, all anchored by his distinctive, evocative vocals. It’s a sophisticated blend that feels both timeless and urgently modern.
At its heart, the single explores that terrifying, electric crossroads where the safety of the known becomes more suffocating than the risk of the void. Julian captures the high-stakes adrenaline of self-actualisation, describing the track as a "shared blueprint" for anyone standing on the edge of a life-changing decision.
Reflecting candidly on the live debut, Julian shared, “The festival setting made it even more special, I was out there in the woods, surrounded by artists who were also sharing their gifts and suddenly the song isn’t just ‘mine.’ It turns into a shared blueprint: depart, commit, fly high—or die trying.”
The song itself is a tribute to "choosing purpose over comfort" and the momentum that builds when you finally stop asking for permission to grow. Whether you are leaving a career, a hometown, or an old version of yourself, the track acts as a percussive heartbeat for that "first brave step into the sky."
As Julian transitions from the world of commerce to the world of composition, ‘Mission to Departure’ stands as a powerful reminder that "the old life can’t hold the new dream." If this first glimpse is anything to go by, Julian Tcherassi isn’t just launching a music career—he’s inviting us all to join him on the flight.
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